George is a Partner and a member of the Real Estate and Estate teams. He practices in the areas of wills and trusts, estate administration and litigation, with a focus on guardianship applications and estate advice as well as disputes with probate. George is also an experienced residential real estate lawyer who works with mortgage brokers, bank and real estate agents, assisting clients with the purchase or sale of their home.
As a former school teacher, George understands the value of relationships. He ensures his clients feel comfortable in all situations and is always available to ease any concerns they may have. He always puts forth the extra effort and recognizes the importance of placing the client's needs first.
George is currently Chair of the Residential Real Estate team and a former member of the firm’s Articling Committee. He is also a Director of the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission. George is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, Canadian Bar Association, and Halifax Estate Planning Council. He is the former Chair of the Advisory Council for the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative, Schulich School of Law, and former Chair of the Share the Dream Organizing Committee.
EDUCATION
2005: LL.B., Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1998: Bachelor of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1997: Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
AREAS OF PRACTICE AND SERVICES OFFERED
Residential Real Estate Law
Wills, Estates and Trusts:
Elder Law
Estate Administration
Estate Litigation
Guardianship applications
Practice Areas
Estate and Wealth Transfer Planning
Litigation & ADR
Real Estate
Practice Areas
Estate and Wealth Transfer Planning
Litigation & ADR
Real Estate
Specialty Groups
Bio
George is a Partner and a member of the Real Estate and Estate teams. He practices in the areas of wills and trusts, estate administration and litigation, with a focus on guardianship applications and estate advice as well as disputes with probate. George is also an experienced residential real estate lawyer who works with mortgage brokers, bank and real estate agents, assisting clients with the purchase or sale of their home.
As a former school teacher, George understands the value of relationships. He ensures his clients feel comfortable in all situations and is always available to ease any concerns they may have. He always puts forth the extra effort and recognizes the importance of placing the client's needs first.
George is currently Chair of the Residential Real Estate team and a former member of the firm’s Articling Committee. He is also a Director of the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission. George is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, Canadian Bar Association, and Halifax Estate Planning Council. He is the former Chair of the Advisory Council for the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative, Schulich School of Law, and former Chair of the Share the Dream Organizing Committee.
EDUCATION
2005: LL.B., Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1998: Bachelor of Education, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1997: Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
AREAS OF PRACTICE AND SERVICES OFFERED
Residential Real Estate Law
Wills, Estates and Trusts:
Elder Law
Estate Administration
Estate Litigation
Guardianship applications
OFFICES
Suite 300 - 1055 West Hastings St. Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6E 2E9
360 Central Avenue, Suite 845 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA 33701
